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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-16-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,657
Posted By CFECO
I'd love to do a sweet FC, but I don't have one,...

I'd love to do a sweet FC, but I don't have one, the place to do it, the tools, or the energy. I have built machines since I was 7, 53 years ago, so I'm a little tired of the late nights, busted...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-11-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,383
Posted By Frank Lee
Rode in a Cruze diesel yesterday. At $26,000, I'd...

Rode in a Cruze diesel yesterday. At $26,000, I'd say it's a rip-off. But then, I think all new cars are rip-offs. Sticker was 46 mpg hwy but the salesman said it could achieve 56 hwy without being...
Forum: The Lounge 08-27-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,715
Posted By Frank Lee
Yeeeaaaahhhhh, that's not going to do much in the...

Yeeeaaaahhhhh, that's not going to do much in the shade.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,862
Posted By MetroMPG
That may not actually be true. EG: While...

That may not actually be true. EG:

While the quote refers to CO2 output, it's reasonable to assume that correlates to energy consumption.

Which is why it sometimes makes sense from a total...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-22-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 50,127
Posted By NeilBlanchard
We their production chassis very soon. It is...

We their production chassis very soon. It is quite likely that they will have an electric version and a hybrid version. This fourth version will be a bit larger and slightly heavier - but the...
Forum: The Lounge 07-31-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,567
Posted By shovel
Thank you for this data. It directly...

Thank you for this data. It directly conflicts with data from my Nebraska-native girlfriend but I admit that corn variety nomenclature is a topic beyond my education so either of you could be...
Forum: The Lounge 07-30-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,567
Posted By Frank Lee
Hah- should I even bother with this? :rolleyes: ...

Hah- should I even bother with this? :rolleyes:

It is my understanding that the refining process has become more efficient than the oft-quoted old study that "showed" a net energy loss. The...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-21-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,678
Posted By Frank Lee
Your car is small. Just take the belt off.

Your car is small. Just take the belt off.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-06-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,761
Posted By Cd
From this article :Car Aerodynamics - Hot Rod...

From this article :Car Aerodynamics - Hot Rod Magazine (http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/body/113_0703_car_aerodynamics/viewall.html)

" Aero Stuff That Doesn't Really Matter
In addition to our...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 06-16-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,097
Posted By basjoos
The thing that normally wears out in motor oils...

The thing that normally wears out in motor oils is the residual alkalinity. Motor oil starts out with a pH of 9 to 10 and then it gradually drops in pH as acidic combustion byproducts gradually...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-24-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,046
Posted By IamIan
Don't confuse power and energy. Increased...

Don't confuse power and energy.

Increased volumetric efficiency ( Power from a given size engine ) ... is not the same as increased energy efficiency ( Energy output from a given energy input ).
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-08-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,226
Posted By jamesqf
Not true, overall (although it can when using the...

Not true, overall (although it can when using the most inefficient farming & production practices) and the people making that claim usually are pretty obvious axe-grinders.

It's also ignoring the...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-05-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,773
Posted By Ryland
I got a great deal on my civic vx for the same...

I got a great deal on my civic vx for the same issues and I bought it because I was 99% sure that it was the o2 sensor, replaced the o2 sensor and it runs perfectly.
The o2 sensor does not always...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-15-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,566
Posted By Frank Lee
I'm disappointed that there's a thread on 3 mods...

I'm disappointed that there's a thread on 3 mods and it contains not so much as a hint as to what they are.
Forum: Hybrids 04-24-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 35,587
Posted By orange4boy
I'll give a BIG second on that one. That's why I...

I'll give a BIG second on that one. That's why I chose a Minivan for my business vehicle. How many SUVs can carry full 4X8 sheets of ply, drywall, corplast, INSIDE the vehicle?

Previa: 157.8 cubic...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,599
Posted By JJW
What gauges were those, a gaussmeter? A compass?...

What gauges were those, a gaussmeter? A compass? a needle in a bowl of water?

I've had formal training in measuring EMFs and RF radiation and determining safe distances for controlled exposure and...
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